Agriculture, Food & Forestry

Experts in farming, food production, and forestry, contributing to sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental conservation

Oleksii Petrov

Oleksii Petrov

As a highly experienced software developer and system architect with over 14 years of experience, I have a passion for designing highly scalable and highly available distributed systems. My expertise includes event-driven design and architecture, as well as the microservices approach. I am proficient in NoSQL databases and messaging, and I am a strong advocate for Docker and Kubernetes as tools for scaling massively distributed platforms. In fact, I have delivered several conference talks on Docker and have led multiple masterclasses. Additionally, I hold a MongoDB certification and have successfully adopted MongoDB in various projects. I am also an AWS Certified Solutions Architect and have extensive experience in DevOps.

As a highly experienced software developer and system architect with over 14 years of experience, I have a passion for designing highly scalable and highly available distributed systems. My expertise includes event-driven design and architecture, as ... Show more

Betania Notario

Betania Notario

Project Leader | Analista de Datos 📉📈 | Microsoft Power BI | Business Intelligence | Dynamics 365 Business Central | Lic. en Administración de Empresas | 🇵🇾

Project Leader | Analista de Datos 📉📈 | Microsoft Power BI | Business Intelligence | Dynamics 365 Business Central | Lic. en Administración de Empresas | 🇵🇾 Show more

Yahya Fadhluloh Al Fatih

Yahya Fadhluloh Al Fatih

I'm Head of Engineering Platform in eFishery the aquaculture startup with innovation of fish feeder, I'm creating the edge tech happen in efishery, and I manage the centralize software development, infrastructure and cybersecurity

I'm Head of Engineering Platform in eFishery the aquaculture startup with innovation of fish feeder, I'm creating the edge tech happen in efishery, and I manage the centralize software development, infrastructure and cybersecurity Show more

William McGirr

William McGirr

I am passionate about food, plants, nature, healing and leading others to discover how to reverse aging, repair cellular damage and feel at love within themselves. Ive travelled the world for 8 years searching for my own inner truth. Ive come to settle in Garson MB canada, following the passing of me step father, to develop 60 acres of land into a sustainable, electro cultured and permaculture food forest. Helping to provide Nutritious foods locally, developing a summer camp for kids and bring back the lost practice of electroculture. NFTs will save our planet, will save my farm, will save locals employment. NFTs will feed the kids, create sovereignty and freedom for mankind.

I am passionate about food, plants, nature, healing and leading others to discover how to reverse aging, repair cellular damage and feel at love within themselves. Ive travelled the world for 8 years searching for my own inner truth. Ive come to sett... Show more

Saumendra Swain

Saumendra Swain

Graduated in BOTANY honors, Fell in Love with the Internet since 1993 - the days of no Browser. Since then an eFarmer implements the learnings on Web technologies.

Web Developer Since the year 2000 from HTML to Node.js its a journey of extraordinary testimony of web incarnation. Worked on .NET, JAVA, PHP, Python, Perl, AMP, Polymer, Node.js, VS Code, Progressive Web Apps (PWA), Cloud Server Management (Google), Cloud Application Development,

Avid Himalayan Mountain Trekker from Manali in the East to the Sikkim in the West of Himalayan Ranges, Vegetable Farmer From Potatoes to Cucumber, and Blogger since 2002.

Graduated in BOTANY honors, Fell in Love with the Internet since 1993 - the days of no Browser. Since then an eFarmer implements the learnings on Web technologies. Web Developer Since the year 2000 from HTML to Node.js its a journey of extraordina... Show more

Letizia Guarise

Letizia Guarise

Foodie with a past in gastronomy and zero food waste projects, after my studies in International Food and Agribusiness, I've started experimenting old and new Fermentation and regenerative techniques. I've been resident at Moos community while working with Edible Alchemy in Berlin and recently co-founded the Regenerative Project Gaia's Garden.it

Foodie with a past in gastronomy and zero food waste projects, after my studies in International Food and Agribusiness, I've started experimenting old and new Fermentation and regenerative techniques. I've been resident at Moos community while workin... Show more

John McElhone

John McElhone

John is the co-founder of CropSafe - building the operational and financial operating system for the millions of farms that feed the world’s population, powered by a global network of orbital satellites and weather monitoring stations. CropSafe has recently announced that they have raised $3M in seed funding and have opened U.S. headquarters in Los Angeles.

John is the co-founder of CropSafe - building the operational and financial operating system for the millions of farms that feed the world’s population, powered by a global network of orbital satellites and weather monitoring stations. CropSafe has r... Show more

Tumelo Zondi

Tumelo Zondi

Tumelo is a passionate BCom Entrepreneurial Management graduate from the University of Free-State. Named one of the 100 Young Mandelas of the future by News24, she remains committed to improving lives and creating real impact through all the world she does.

She is associated with the likes of the Durban Youth Council, Enactus UFS where she served as the Vice-President and MiET, a non-profit organization where she worked as a data consultant. She has also mentored young people through the University of Free-State P3 mentorship program and Nkcubeko Noyila Foundation's Learners Connect.

Her experiences and training on leadership includes discussions on social, political and global issues, particularly in the African & South African context through the YALI program and the GIBS: Spirit of the Youth program.

As of late, she has Co-founded & is Director of Sprout Africa, a company committed to providing access to efficient markets & training for farmers in marginalized communities. Her passions for youth, media, driving change through sustainable development and she believes that young people have a huge role to play in impacting our global society.

Tumelo is a passionate BCom Entrepreneurial Management graduate from the University of Free-State. Named one of the 100 Young Mandelas of the future by News24, she remains committed to improving lives and creating real impact through all the world sh... Show more

James Gatuna

James Gatuna

Experienced product owner with a background in telecommunications and farming.

Experienced product owner with a background in telecommunications and farming. Show more

Ylva Karlberg

Ylva Karlberg

Utvecklare med bakgrund inom ekologi.

Utvecklare med bakgrund inom ekologi. Show more

Elizabeth dos Reis Mazoni Souza

Elizabeth dos Reis Mazoni Souza

Mineira, Formada em Agronomia em 1999, com Mestrado em Genética e MBA em Gerenciamento de Projetos. Atua há 22 anos na DATAPREV, onde iniciou como desenvolvedora de Software, depois Gerente de Produtos, Gerente de Projetos e hoje atua na Gestão de Produtos e Capacidade na Diretoria de Produtos e Desenvolvimento. Está dirigindo a Frente de Trabalho da IUP desde novembro de 2022 na Diretoria de Produtos e Desenvolvimento com participação também da Diretoria de Relacionamento e Negócios e da Diretoria de Operações.

Mineira, Formada em Agronomia em 1999, com Mestrado em Genética e MBA em Gerenciamento de Projetos. Atua há 22 anos na DATAPREV, onde iniciou como desenvolvedora de Software, depois Gerente de Produtos, Gerente de Projetos e hoje atua na Gestão de Pr... Show more

Hennie Fouche

Hennie Fouche

Hennie Fouche is a seasoned professional in the data and AI field with 17+ years’ experience in leveraging data to add business value to companies. Having spent a large part of his career in the Financial Services Industry, Hennie has gained an understanding of the use of quantitative techniques to help drive decision-making processes. Hennie is currently Director of AI at OmniData working with clients to drive value from data using predictive and prescriptive analytics.

Hennie Fouche is a seasoned professional in the data and AI field with 17+ years’ experience in leveraging data to add business value to companies. Having spent a large part of his career in the Financial Services Industry, Hennie has gained an under... Show more

Isaac Oladipo

Isaac Oladipo

Full Name: Dr. Isaac Olaposi Oladipo
Institution: Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti Nigeria
Dept. Dept of Agric and Bioenvironmental Engineering
Status: Chief Lecturer
Highest Degree: PhD
Specialisation: Soil and Water Resources Engineering
Experience: 28 years as a lecturer
Research interests: Food security precision agriculture, water resources development, climate change management,
Passion: promotion of green environment with tree planting projects

Full Name: Dr. Isaac Olaposi Oladipo Institution: Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti Nigeria Dept. Dept of Agric and Bioenvironmental Engineering Status: Chief Lecturer Highest Degree: PhD Specialisation: Soil and Water Resources Engineering Expe... Show more

Precious Ogbuka

Precious Ogbuka

Meet Precious Ogbuka, a problem-solving data scientist dedicated to leveraging her skills to drive actionable solutions in businesses.

With a focus on data analytics/science, storytelling, and training, she strives to enhance customer satisfaction, boost sales, and foster overall business growth.

Additionally, Precious is a vocal advocate for the improvement of education, recognizing it as the cornerstone of a prosperous nation. She actively champions Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 17 (Partnerships), promoting data literacy and collaboration to effect positive change in people's lives and the world at large.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Precious is an entrepreneur specializing in the sale of various fabrics. She also has a great interest in personal, people and world development.

Meet Precious Ogbuka, a problem-solving data scientist dedicated to leveraging her skills to drive actionable solutions in businesses. With a focus on data analytics/science, storytelling, and training, she strives to enhance customer satisfactio... Show more

Sebastian Obeta

Sebastian Obeta

Sebastian, a data scientist at the University of Cambridge, specialises in natural language processing (NLP), a subset of artificial intelligence (AI). Regarded as an AI leader, he has gained recognition for his exceptional contributions and was honoured as one of the top 3% of AI experts in Europe by the United States Institute of AI. In recognition of his expertise, Sebastian was awarded a full scholarship by the institute.
Driven by a passion for empowering others in the field of data science, Sebastian founded Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAIS) at the University of Bradford. AAIS is a dedicated platform focused on developing data science capabilities and acquiring essential skills. Its rapid growth and innovation were acknowledged when it became the fastest-growing platform at the Leeds Digital Festival in 2022. The Office of Students UK (OFS) recognised AAIS as the headquarters of AI in the UK.
Sebastian's influence extends beyond academia and into the business world. The African Business Chambers (AFBC) listed him among the top 100 African business leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals in the UK. Additionally, he serves as an AI expert speaker for the United Research Forum and was honoured to be included in the D-List at the Leeds Digital Festival UK, a distinguished group of exceptional entrepreneurs, innovators, thought leaders, and business leaders from diverse backgrounds. These achievements further solidify Sebastian's reputation as an innovative and successful leader.
As a UK delegate to the World Bank youth summit, Sebastian shares his expertise as a distinguished speaker on AI matters. His impactful research in AI has garnered recognition, earning him the prestigious award for Best Researcher and the Purpose-Driven Innovative State of the Art Award.
Sebastian possesses a wealth of experience in the financial, telecommunications, and health industries. He holds certifications as a Certified NLP Engineer and Certified Data Scientist. His expertise encompasses a range of skills, including data warehousing, SQL, Power BI, Excel, and Python. With a Distinction in MSc Data Science and Machine Learning, he demonstrates a strong understanding of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data mining.
Sebastian's commitment to AI ethics has led him to become a researcher at AI Tech UK and the UK government. His research interests encompass explainable AI, responsible AI, AI ethics, federated analytics and learning, blockchain, machine learning, and NLP. In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, Sebastian strives to unravel the complexities of AI while ensuring its responsible and ethical implementation.

Sebastian, a data scientist at the University of Cambridge, specialises in natural language processing (NLP), a subset of artificial intelligence (AI). Regarded as an AI leader, he has gained recognition for his exceptional contributions and was hono... Show more

Steve Diasio

Steve Diasio

Steve Diasio is an innovation expert and influencer who supports aspiring leaders, innovators, and change makers. His bootcamps, sprints, and training encourage individuals and organizations to critically examine their surroundings and envision a more innovative future. He is the founder of the School of Creativity and Innovation, where he crafts trainings on cutting-edge innovation methodologies, design thinking, and disruptive business models.

From the vibrant streets of Barcelona to the intellectual hubs of London, Steve's global perspective has been shaped by his tenure as a researcher at impactful institutions like ESADE Business School and Imperial Business School. In 2022, he was recognized as one of the Top 50 Business Professors in the World by the esteemed Poets&Quants Business School Rankings—a testament to his profound impact on the academic world.

Steve Diasio is an innovation expert and influencer who supports aspiring leaders, innovators, and change makers. His bootcamps, sprints, and training encourage individuals and organizations to critically examine their surroundings and envision a mor... Show more

Mindy Ratcliff

Mindy Ratcliff

Mindy is a former educator venturing into the world of software, and she fosters collaboration and communication in every problem she tackles.

Mindy is a former educator venturing into the world of software, and she fosters collaboration and communication in every problem she tackles. Show more

Chad Johnson

Chad Johnson

Chad Johnson is a highly accomplished professional with extensive waterworks industry experience, with over two decades of dedicated service in municipal sales within the waterworks sector. As a graduate of Northern Illinois University, he holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology. His experience has equipped him with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate the intricacies of the industry and provide invaluable solutions to clients and communities.
In addition to his professional achievements, Chad is a published author in the sales development space, where he has shared his insights and expertise with a broader audience.
Chad is a family-oriented individual. He and his family reside in Aurora, Illinois.

Chad Johnson is a highly accomplished professional with extensive waterworks industry experience, with over two decades of dedicated service in municipal sales within the waterworks sector. As a graduate of Northern Illinois University, he holds a Ba... Show more

Dr. Vishal Pawar Ph.D.

Dr. Vishal Pawar Ph.D.

Dr. Vishal Pawar, Ph.D. is a 2x times Microsoft Data Platform MVP; currently reconnect MVP member and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), founder of the Global Power BI User, and co-leader of the PASS Business Analytics Virtual Group. He is currently working as a Principal Architect in Lunavi, with decades of experience in BI solution architecture and best practices. He has published more than 1000 articles since 2011 in SQL and BI. Vishal teaches a free Power BI course through Udemy, which has more than 100K+ students from around the globe. Vishal is an exceptional technology community leader worldwide, who actively shares their high quality, real-world expertise with the technical communities.

Dr. Vishal Pawar, Ph.D. is a 2x times Microsoft Data Platform MVP; currently reconnect MVP member and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), founder of the Global Power BI User, and co-leader of the PASS Business Analytics Virtual Group. He is currently ... Show more

Ashkan Ahrabi

Ashkan Ahrabi

With almost 6 years of experience as a Frontend engineer, Ash has embraced the dynamic tech industry in Berlin. Recently, He joined Delivery Hero as a Frontend Software Engineer, working in a Design System team.

With almost 6 years of experience as a Frontend engineer, Ash has embraced the dynamic tech industry in Berlin. Recently, He joined Delivery Hero as a Frontend Software Engineer, working in a Design System team. Show more

John Bishop Flynn

John Bishop Flynn

I work with Toshiba, Actalent, Code Kentucky, Awesome Inc, and Mobile Information Technology in many roles in technology, training, and management.

I work with Toshiba, Actalent, Code Kentucky, Awesome Inc, and Mobile Information Technology in many roles in technology, training, and management. Show more

Hasin Hayatu

Hasin Hayatu


Hasin Hayatu is a software developer and AI developer with 7+ years of experience in the tech industry. He holds certifications in Python and PHP programming from the Study Section and is a Google Cloud Machine Learning API badge holder. He has also worked as a mathematics tutor at Nur Light Academy and a computer and technology tutor at Aman Academy, Zaria. He has over 5 years of experience in the ICT Center in hardware, network, and software management. His technical expertise includes machine learning, Django web frameworks, MYSQL, PHP, Laravel, and Codeigniter. He has developed numerous software solutions for businesses. Hasin was born in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria, and is currently pursuing a degree in computer engineering.

Hasin Hayatu is a software developer and AI developer with 7+ years of experience in the tech industry. He holds certifications in Python and PHP programming from the Study Section and is a Google Cloud Machine Learning API badge holder. He has als... Show more

John King

John King

John is a 2022 & 2023 Sitecore Strategy MVP. He has 10+ years of MarTech experience in the FMCG, leisure, travel & tourism industries. He has 8+ years of experience implementing Sitecore platforms and is an expert in Inbound Marketing, Content Strategy, SEO, UI, UX, Ecommerce, Analytics, Conversion Rate Optimisation, Personalisation, Campaign Management, Customer Experience (CX), Customer Data Management, Digital Experience Platforms (DXP), Digital Transformation and Sitecore Integrations.

He works alongside history working alongside Creative, Tech and BA teams to devise, recommend and implement digital strategies that help Sitecore customers to continue to achieve their business goals.

In his role he is focused on helping senior leaders find growth by creating an operational rhythm with Marketing and Technology. On a day-to-day bias he works closely with senior leadership teams to shape the next phase of their technology roadmap and digital strategy. John is a regular Guest Speaker at universities, education institutions and business events.

John is a 2022 & 2023 Sitecore Strategy MVP. He has 10+ years of MarTech experience in the FMCG, leisure, travel & tourism industries. He has 8+ years of experience implementing Sitecore platforms and is an expert in Inbound Marketing, Content Strate... Show more

Kojo Gyan

Kojo Gyan

Marcel Kojo Gyan is a digital creator based in Accra, Ghana, who explores the intersection of creating art between beauty and purpose regardless of the creation method. He is currently working on fractionalized NFT farming with corngatefarms.com

He graduated from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, focusing on Product design and manufacturing. He is a mechanical engineer by training, software user experience designer by occupation, and an artist and farmer at heart. His experience in these marginally related but diverse fields helped him focus on embedding function and purpose in everything he creates.

Marcel Kojo Gyan is a digital creator based in Accra, Ghana, who explores the intersection of creating art between beauty and purpose regardless of the creation method. He is currently working on fractionalized NFT farming with corngatefarms.com H... Show more

Jorge Vega Matos

Jorge Vega Matos

Jorge Vega Matos is a researcher, speculative thinker, and community organizer focused on social impact and transnational mobilization. Most recently, he served as founding lead of Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs at Carbonwave, a public benefit corporation creating valuable circular economies based on seaweed that address regenerative agriculture, sustainable manufacturing, and scalable carbon sequestration. He's also co-curator of Peripheral Intuitions, a decolonial arts practice merging nightlife, collective education, and mutual healing. His current focus is on accelerating community-led, justice-oriented, and inclusive models of climate that are suited for the realities that communities of the global south face in our climate emergency.

Jorge Vega Matos is a researcher, speculative thinker, and community organizer focused on social impact and transnational mobilization. Most recently, he served as founding lead of Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs at Carbonwave, a publi... Show more

Filip Bugarski

Filip Bugarski

Filip Bugarski is a Software Engineer with experience in designing and implementing software solutions using various modern programming languages and techniques. He is a contributor to the Mainflux IoT platform, where he worked on scalable distributed device management and messaging protocols. He is well-versed in micro-service architecture, database interfacing, Linux containerization, API design and testing. Filip also developed expertise in cybersecurity, working as one of the research engineers on the CoCoS AI project, funded by the Serbian Ministry of Science and Technology. There he gained expertise in Confidential Computing and Trusted Execution Environment technologies, where he researched the deployment of secure computations in a multi-stakeholder environment. Additionally, Filip is responsible for creating responsive web designs and he is developing user interfaces. He holds a B.Sc. degree from Belgrade Polytechnic School.

Filip Bugarski is a Software Engineer with experience in designing and implementing software solutions using various modern programming languages and techniques. He is a contributor to the Mainflux IoT platform, where he worked on scalable distribute... Show more

André Dantas

André Dantas

André Dantas é bacharel e mestre em Ciência da Computação pela UFRN, especialista em Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Corporativos pela UNI-RN, e certificado em Scrum, Kanban, OKR e LCC. Nos primeiros 10 anos de experiência profissional atuou como desenvolvedor JEE participando da criação e liderança de projetos importantes como no desenvolvimento de um dos maiores sistemas acadêmicos de ensino superior do país (SIGAA-UFRN), e atuando por mais de 4 anos em projetos de software com times distribuídos na Dell Computadores. Desde 2015 trabalha, estuda e se aprofunda em governança de TI e gestão de projetos e produtos de software inspirado em valores Lean e ágeis.
Atualmente atua, baseado/inspirado nos valores e princípios Lean e ágeis, no desenvolvimento da gestão e governança de TIC da Superintendência de Tecnologia da Informação (STI) da UFRN.

Formação: Graduado em Ciências da Computação (2005 UFRN), Mestre em Sistemas e Computação (2008 UFRN), Especialista em desenvolvimento de sistemas corporativos (2008 UNIRN)
Certificado em: Scrum Master Professional Certificate - SMPC (2020), Kanban Essentials Professional Certificate - KEPC (2020), OKR Certified Professional - OKRPC (2020), Agile Coach Professional Certificate - ACPC (2020), Life Cycle Canvas Associate - LCCA (2019), Life Cycle Canvas Professional - LCCP (2019)

André Dantas é bacharel e mestre em Ciência da Computação pela UFRN, especialista em Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Corporativos pela UNI-RN, e certificado em Scrum, Kanban, OKR e LCC. Nos primeiros 10 anos de experiência profissional atuou como desenvo... Show more

Caleb Fagunloye

Caleb Fagunloye

Caleb Fagunloye is a geospatial expert. As a Data Analyst and Insight Intern at HOT, he provides valuable insights to the team on their work. He holds a B.S. in remote sensing and GIS and is currently pursuing a Master's in Geosciences. Caleb is an active member of several professional organizations, including GSA and ISPA, and was a Session Leader for FOSS4G 2021. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and kids.

Caleb Fagunloye is a geospatial expert. As a Data Analyst and Insight Intern at HOT, he provides valuable insights to the team on their work. He holds a B.S. in remote sensing and GIS and is currently pursuing a Master's in Geosciences. Caleb is an a... Show more

Duco Fronik

Duco Fronik

Duco is a mobile developer and enthusiastic maker who has spent the past years building apps for companies and government organisations. As a special agent (thought leader) at Team Rockstars IT in the Netherlands, he advises clients, speaks at conferences, and writes articles in the field of (mobile) software engineering.

Duco is a mobile developer and enthusiastic maker who has spent the past years building apps for companies and government organisations. As a special agent (thought leader) at Team Rockstars IT in the Netherlands, he advises clients, speaks at confer... Show more

Christianah Oyewale

Christianah Oyewale

Christianah is a native of Ogbomoso North Oyo State Nigeria. She had her Primary School education at Federal Government College Staff School Ogbomoso Oyo State Nigeria. She had her Secondary School education at Federal Government College Ogbomoso Oyo State Nigeria. She proceeded to having a National Diploma in Computer Science at Nigerian Army Institute of Technology and Environmental Studies Makurdi Benue State Makurdi where she graduated as the overall best student in the entire school and then also further her study by studying Mathematics and Computer Science where she graduated with first class and as the departmental best graduating student. She is a Master's student at University of Ibadan Oyo State Nigeria.
Aside her flair for studying, she is a potential leader and has engaged in some many moderation of events, leading of projects and group. She is the HOD of ICT Department at 2 Division Medical Services/Hospital Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment Ojoo Ibadan Oyo State Nigeria where she is in charge of management of project, analysis of data and technical support to other departments in the hospital. She loves to sing and dance.

Christianah is a native of Ogbomoso North Oyo State Nigeria. She had her Primary School education at Federal Government College Staff School Ogbomoso Oyo State Nigeria. She had her Secondary School education at Federal Government College Ogbomoso Oyo... Show more

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